Oklahoma lands 2024 safety Devon Owen as PWO commit
(by Collin Kennedy) Just when you think Oklahoma has moved past the 2024 recruiting class, another quality preferred walk-on commit joins the mix. That's what happened Wednesday as Devon Owen announced via social media his pledge to the Sooners. A 6-foot-1 and 190-pound defensive back out of Argyle, Texas, Owen has taken a unique path to...read more from Sooners Illustrated
SEC Football Power Index rankings for 2024: Which teams are underrated, overrated?
(by Justin Martinez) The SEC just got more dangerous. Football powerhouses such as Georgia and Alabama already call the conference home. But now OU and Texas, two heavyweights from the Big 12, are also in the mix. The SEC boasts numerous teams capable of reaching the College Football Playoff. And with the 2024 season set to...read more from The Oklahoman
Oklahoma lands three-star TE Ryder Mix: 'My whole life, I've been a Sooner'
(by Parker Thune) The Sooners are on the board for the second time in the class of 2026, as they've landed a commitment from three-star Frisco (Texas) Lone Star TE Ryder Mix. Though he held offers from Oregon, Ohio State, Tennessee and nearly two dozen other FBS programs, Mix told OUInsider that the decision to commit to Oklahoma was a...read more from the OUInsider
Oklahoma's secondary among 10 best in college football entering 2024, per PFF
(by Tom Green) Oklahoma's defense is expected to be the strength of the team in the Sooners' first year in the SEC. That side of the ball is loaded with talent and experience at all three levels, but perhaps none more than in the secondary — and according to Pro Football Focus, OU heads into the fall with one of the nation's top secondaries. The Sooners'...read more from Sooners Illustrated
How Deion Burks Could Provide Oklahoma a Refreshing Offensive Presence
(by Bryce McKinnis) NORMAN — Deion Burks was lured to Norman with the promise of playing Drake Stoops’ old position. The 5-foot-9 Purdue transfer could become a greater vertical threat than his predecessor was. “Coming in, I just knew I pretty much wanted to play the slot position,” Burks said after a spring practice on April 12. “Honestly, what caught my...read more from AllSooners
Bob Stoops, others supportive of Mike Leach to the College Football Hall of Fame
(by John Williams) Few coaches have had as much influence on the game of football as former Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator and long-time college football head coach Mike Leach. His deployment of the Air-Raid first with OU as the coordinator and then as the head coach at Texas Tech, Washington State, and Mississippi State revolutionized...read more from the Sooners Wire
Details released surrounding arrest of Sooners cornerback Makari Vickers
(by Tom Green) Details surrounding the arrest of Oklahoma cornerback Makari Vickers have been released by the OU Police Department. Vickers, who was arrested early Wednesday, was cited for driving under the influence and for possession of marijuana, according to a copy of the arrest report obtained by Sooners Illustrated and 247Sports on Friday...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Ranking OU's 2024 opponents: Temple
(by Jesse Crittenden) It's been a tough few years for Temple. The Owls have posted a cumulative record of 10-33 since 2020, failing to win more than three games in each of the past four seasons. That includes the 3-9 record they posted in 2023. Their last winning season came in 2019. However, the Owls have remade their roster this offseason...read more from the OUInsider
1974 Oklahoma one of ESPN's top 15 most influential teams of all time
(by Aaron Gelvin) According to ESPN’s Bill Connelly (ESPN+), the 1974 Oklahoma Sooners are the 13th most influential college football team of all time. Connelly released the second half of his list of the 30 most influential college football teams on Thursday, unveiling teams ranked 1-15. The 1974 Sooners landed at No. 13. Of course, this team was...read more from the Sooners Wire
OU football way-too-early, game-by-game predictions for 2024 Oklahoma Sooners season
(by Ryan Aber, Colton Sulley) NORMAN — With under three months before the start of college football, sportsbooks released their team win totals for the 2024 season. The BetMGM online sportsbook set OU football’s win total at 7.5, behind eight other SEC schools and the same as Auburn. The sportsbook also has the Sooners’ odds to win the...read more from The Oklahoman
Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks faces misdemeanor after arrest for DUI, speeding
(by Tom Green) Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks is facing a criminal misdemeanor charge in Cleveland County, according to the Oklahoma State Courts Network. The charge against Burks, which is for one count of criminal misdemeanor, was filed in Cleveland County on Tuesday, with the case assigned to judge Scott Brockman...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma Defensive Back [Makari Vickers] Arrested on Wednesday
(by Ryan Chapman, Randall Sweet) On Wednesday, Oklahoma sophomore defensive back Makari Vickers was arrested by the OU Police Department. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Sooners on SI that Vickers had been arrested by the OU Police Department and booked into Cleveland County, but the Sheriff's Office was unable to...read more from AllSooners
How Sterling Shepard's NFL journey got him to Tampa Bay
(by Aaron Gelvin) Sterling Shepard’s NFL career was thought to be over. The former Oklahoma Sooners star had a productive career in the National Football League. But after eight seasons with the New York Giants and multiple injuries, Shepard’s time in the league looked to be wearing thin. Shepard explains that he was in “straight daddy mode,”...read more from the Sooners Wire
The 3 best defenses the Oklahoma Sooners will face in 2024
(by Josh Yourish) The Big 12 conference has never been known for physical defense, so while the SEC has changed into a pass-first high-scoring league along with the rest of college football, it will still be a difficult transition for the Oklahoma Sooners. Brent Venables is a defense-first head coach who still needs to add a few pieces to get his defense to a...read more from Stormin' in Norman
SEC Announces Kickoff Windows for Oklahoma's 2024 Schedule
(by Bryce McKinnis) NORMAN — Kickoff windows for Oklahoma’s remaining 2024 conference games have been set. Times for the Sooners’ non-conference opponents and the Red River Rivalry were first reported on May 30. Oklahoma will host Temple on Friday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.; Houston on Saturday, Sep. 7 at 6:45 p.m.; and Tulane on Saturday...read more from AllSooners
OU Football: EVERY SEC 2024 Kickoff Time Announced...sort of...kind of?
Oklahoma Looking to Complete 2025 Recruiting Class as Summer Commitments Loom
(by Randall Sweet) With the December signing period now taking over as the primary signing period for high school recruits, the summertime has become one of the most vital stretches on the recruiting calendar. Not only is the summer an open visit period, but it also marks the final stretch of free time for prospects in the upcoming class to take visits and...read more from AllSooners
Brent Venables feeling 'really good' about the state of Oklahoma's offensive line
(by Griffin McVeigh) As Oklahoma and Texas move into the SEC, many want to know how the two teams stack up at the line of scrimmage. Especially the Sooners at the offensive line, potentially being the team’s biggest outside question heading into the 2024 season. Head coach Brent Venables is putting out a completely new five out there, mixing...read more from On3.com
Oklahoma Hosts Trio of 2025 Prospects for Recruiting Visits Over the Weekend
(by Randall Sweet) Last weekend, Oklahoma hosted three of its top targets in the 2025 recruiting class as the summer visit season has officially kicked off. Across college football, June is one of the biggest months for recruiting visits, as high school prospects are out of school and have more time to travel and visit different campuses. NCAA regulations...read more from AllSooners
Takeaways from Athlon Sports' season preview for Oklahoma Sooners
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners are still almost three months from beginning their first season in the SEC. Year 3 under head coach Brent Venables will be a crucial one, as OU tries to build upon a 10-3 record in 2023. With the dog days of summer and the college football calendar upon us, Athlon Sports is doing season previews for...read more from the Sooners Wire
